segregated — separated or isolated from others, especially on the basis of race, gender, or religion
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: separated or isolated from others, especially on the basis of race, gender, or religion
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈseɡrɪɡeɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother told me about the segregated buses where she couldn't sit wherever she wanted.
- The cafeteria became accidentally segregated when all the vegans sat together at one table.
- In some countries, beaches were once segregated by social class.
segregated
ADJECTIVE[/ˈseɡrɪɡeɪtɪd/]
separated or isolated from others, especially on the basis of race, gender, or religion
The plastic, glass, and paper were kept segregated in separate recycling bins.
The recyclable materials remained segregated before processing. (📦 Separate + 🗂️ Groups → Segregated)
The materials stayed segregated, remained separated, and were finally integrated into one project.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin segregatus, the past participle of segregare, meaning 'to set apart or separate.' It combines se- (apart) and grex (flock or herd), literally evoking the image of removing one animal from a group.
Breakdown
se- (apart, away) + grex (flock, herd) + -ate (verb-forming suffix) + -ed (past participle suffix), yielding the sense of 'separated or set apart from the group.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother told me about the segregated buses where she couldn't sit wherever she wanted.”
“The cafeteria became accidentally segregated when all the vegans sat together at one table.”
“In some countries, beaches were once segregated by social class.”
“The dog park became naturally segregated into big dog and small dog sections.”
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